Get ready to rock this summer at Playland as the historic amusement park and waterfront destination announces a first-time partnership with The Capitol Theatre, also known as “The Original Rock Palace” headquartered in Port Chester, NY, to offer live music and entertainment at Playland’s Main Stage every other weekend from July to September.
Whether taking on thrilling rides at the amusement park or soaking in the sun by the beach or pool, visitors can complete their day of recreation and relaxation by jamming out to fun, family friendly tunes.
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“We are thrilled to be partnering with The Capitol Theatre to bring live musical performances that visitors from all generations can enjoy and appreciate. This collaboration is just one of the ways that Playland is working to grow its reach within the community through new and robust arts and culture programming," said Evonne Keeler, CEO of Playland.
"In addition to a diverse range of attractions, from the iconic amusement park to the beach and pool, arcade, dining locations, and more, Playland is constantly working to expand its offerings as part of our vision of being a place for exploration, culture and community."
Programming will kick off on Saturday, July 6 at 7:00 pm with the Playland Summer Sounds Concert Series, presented by The Capitol Theatre, bringing the rhythms of rock and pop through dynamic live performances from a variety of cover artists and musical groups.
Summer Sounds will continue at Playland every other Saturday at 7:00 pm until August 31 with headliners including 1 Wild Night - Bon Jovi Tribute; Jacknife Lori - 90's Alt Rock Hits; Half Step - Grateful Dead Tribute; Damn The Torpedoes - Tom Petty Concert Experience; and Taylor's Version - A Swiftie Dance Party.
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In addition, starting Sunday, July 7 at 2:00 pm and continuing every other week until September 1, Playland and The Capitol Theatre will present The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series that translates some of music’s most recognizable anthems into age-appropriate sing-alongs suitable for listeners of all ages, with classic titles from a variety of genres such as classic rock, new wave, pop, and pop-punk. The concert series will feature kid friendly covers of Queen, Talking Heads, Taylor Swift, Blink 182, and The Beatles, and more.
Guests can also enjoy a full season of fun with Playland’s 2024 All Access Season Pass, which includes admission to both concert series as well as unlimited access to the amusement park, pool, beach, lake paddle boats, free parking, and 10% off select products.
Live music is just one of the many offerings that visitors can take advantage of this season at Playland, located in close proximity to the Metro North station in Rye, NY. A number of additional experiences and special programming will debut this year, including weekly Friday night fireworks starting June 28th , Stage Variety Shows, arts programming in collaboration with ArtsWestchester, outdoor movie nights under the stars, the Dragon Coaster’s 95th Birthday celebration, the return of the World’s Largest Rubber Duck, and so much more.
Visitors from New York City can take advantage of Playland’s round-trip ferry service, operated by NY Waterway, on select Saturdays currently scheduled on July 20, August 17, and August 31.
For Further information and any updates on the ferry schedule, visit https://playland.com for the latest.
Starting on June 28 guests can enjoy spectacular firework displays at Playland Beach EVERY Friday and Saturday at 9pm while strolling the boardwalk or enjoying a picturesque evening along the Long Island Sound! There will also be holiday fireworks on July 4th at 9pm AND July 5th and 6th at 9pm!
For more information about Playland including new events and initiatives, visit https://playland.com and follow Playland on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Playland is a historic, award-winning, and unique waterfront destination with panoramic views of the Long Island Sound, located in Rye, New York. Since 1928, serving generations of families and creating a lifetime of memories, Playland provides a diverse range of offerings from recreation, leisure, dining, and entertainment, featuring a lively show fountain at the park’s entry plaza, a serene lake with paddle boats, a spacious zero-depth entry pool, beaches, over 1.5 miles of public boardwalk, scenic walking paths, fishing pier, various dining establishments, numerous events and activities year-round – and of course – its iconic amusement park with over 50 rides and attractions.
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“We are thrilled to be partnering with The Capitol Theatre to bring live musical performances that visitors from all generations can enjoy and appreciate. This collaboration is just one of the ways that Playland is working to grow its reach within the community through new and robust arts and culture programming," said Evonne Keeler, CEO of Playland.
"In addition to a diverse range of attractions, from the iconic amusement park to the beach and pool, arcade, dining locations, and more, Playland is constantly working to expand its offerings as part of our vision of being a place for exploration, culture and community."
Programming will kick off on Saturday, July 6 at 7:00 pm with the Playland Summer Sounds Concert Series, presented by The Capitol Theatre, bringing the rhythms of rock and pop through dynamic live performances from a variety of cover artists and musical groups.
Summer Sounds will continue at Playland every other Saturday at 7:00 pm until August 31 with headliners including 1 Wild Night - Bon Jovi Tribute; Jacknife Lori - 90's Alt Rock Hits; Half Step - Grateful Dead Tribute; Damn The Torpedoes - Tom Petty Concert Experience; and Taylor's Version - A Swiftie Dance Party.
In addition, starting Sunday, July 7 at 2:00 pm and continuing every other week until September 1, Playland and The Capitol Theatre will present The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series that translates some of music’s most recognizable anthems into age-appropriate sing-alongs suitable for listeners of all ages, with classic titles from a variety of genres such as classic rock, new wave, pop, and pop-punk. The concert series will feature kid friendly covers of Queen, Talking Heads, Taylor Swift, Blink 182, and The Beatles, and more.
Guests can also enjoy a full season of fun with Playland’s 2024 All Access Season Pass, which includes admission to both concert series as well as unlimited access to the amusement park, pool, beach, lake paddle boats, free parking, and 10% off select products.
Live music is just one of the many offerings that visitors can take advantage of this season at Playland, located in close proximity to the Metro North station in Rye, NY. A number of additional experiences and special programming will debut this year, including weekly Friday night fireworks starting June 28th , Stage Variety Shows, arts programming in collaboration with ArtsWestchester, outdoor movie nights under the stars, the Dragon Coaster’s 95th Birthday celebration, the return of the World’s Largest Rubber Duck, and so much more.
Visitors from New York City can take advantage of Playland’s round-trip ferry service, operated by NY Waterway, on select Saturdays currently scheduled on July 20, August 17, and August 31.
For Further information and any updates on the ferry schedule, visit https://playland.com for the latest.
Starting on June 28 guests can enjoy spectacular firework displays at Playland Beach EVERY Friday and Saturday at 9pm while strolling the boardwalk or enjoying a picturesque evening along the Long Island Sound! There will also be holiday fireworks on July 4th at 9pm AND July 5th and 6th at 9pm!
For more information about Playland including new events and initiatives, visit https://playland.com and follow Playland on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Playland is a historic, award-winning, and unique waterfront destination with panoramic views of the Long Island Sound, located in Rye, New York. Since 1928, serving generations of families and creating a lifetime of memories, Playland provides a diverse range of offerings from recreation, leisure, dining, and entertainment, featuring a lively show fountain at the park’s entry plaza, a serene lake with paddle boats, a spacious zero-depth entry pool, beaches, over 1.5 miles of public boardwalk, scenic walking paths, fishing pier, various dining establishments, numerous events and activities year-round – and of course – its iconic amusement park with over 50 rides and attractions.